Homeward Indy brings you the heart-felt stories of the people who work to end homelessness in Indianapolis. Conversations about who they are, how they got started, what keeps them going and what they have learned. From case managers and data experts to program managers and board members, this is the Indianapolis Continuum of Care- a body of organizations and individuals working to bring our city home.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 11, 2024
Episode 35 - Changing the Narrative: Elliot Zans and Abe Roll on The State of Homelessness in Indianapolis
Is housing the key to help us build a more equitable society? In this episode of Homeward Indy you’ll gain critical insights into the state of homelessness in Indianapolis, directly from some of experts who are driving chang…
Aug. 5, 2024
Episode 34 -From Survival to Advocacy: Tracy Clark and Erica Young on Combating Domestic Violence in Indiana
How does someone transition from being a survivor of domestic violence to becoming an advocate for others? Tracy Clark, Director of Supportive Services at Coburn Place, shares her powerful journey in this episode. Joined by …
July 10, 2024
Episode 33 - From Grief to Action: Justin Phillips and Breanna Baldwin on Overdose Lifeline and Harm Reduction
Imagine losing a loved one to addiction and channeling that grief into a mission to save lives. That's exactly what Justin Phillips did after the tragic overdose of her son, Aaron. In this poignant episode, we sit down with …
June 18, 2024
Episode 32 - Breaking Chains: Raymond, Lin, and Jeannie on Transformative Re-entry Support with PACE
Featuring: Raymond Powell, Pre-Release Manager Melinda “Lin” Adkisson, Peer Coach & Jeannie Reed, Peer Recovery Services Manager Ever wondered how much impact a second chance can have on someone's life? Hear firsthand from R…
May 14, 2024
Episode 31 - Healing Connections: Jessica Evans and Amanda Sparks on Nurturing Survivor Recovery with Allies Mentorship
When the path to healing intertwines with the power of human connection, remarkable transformations can occur. Jessica Evans and Amanda Sparks from Allies Inc. join us to share the heartening strides they're making in suppor…
May 1, 2024
Episode 30: Introducing Bryan Ball - Project Manager at CHIP and the Newest Member of Homeward Indy Podcast
When the staggering truth hits that 71% of families in Indianapolis shelters are Black households, it's impossible to ignore the call to action. Bryan Ball, our guest and newest member of the Homeward Indy team, shares his e…